Bentley took part in the the very first 24-Hour Le Mans race in 1923, won it in 1924 and again in 1927-28-29-30. They were not to return to Le Mans for another 71 years. In 2001 they finished 3rd, then 4th 2002. In 2003 however, they finished 1 - 2, having totally dominated the race by running 1 - 2 on the hour, every hour, for the entire 24 hours.